If you were lost and had no compass what would be a way to find north south east and west other than the sun?

You can find north, south, east, and west by observing the stars at night. The North Star, or Polaris, is located nearly directly above the North Pole, making it a reliable indicator of true north. Additionally, if you can find the Big Dipper constellation, you can draw an imaginary line from the outer edge of its "bowl" to locate Polaris. During the day, you can use natural indicators like the growth patterns of trees, which typically have denser foliage on the south side in the Northern Hemisphere.